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The Storytellers Guide to the Gold Coast ISSUE 1 | 1 STORYTELLING IN THIS ISSUE MADE EASY For some of us, we could get a little misty eyed when talking about our beach side patch. For others, it’s difficult to even know where to 06 08 begin. This guide is designed to help ABOUT THE REGION NEIGHBOURHOODS all storytellers find their unique angle All the basics, including Our four regions each on the Gold Coast. Before we begin, a quick history and facts. with a flavour of its own. there are a few things you should know... Epic places for you to uncover. Supporting content on this topic is ready for download 10 16 using the link provided. SURF TASTE The iconic salty Cafes and night bites, We’ve teed up some local goodness that fuels us. street-eats, breweries. storytellers keen to chat with you. Bring your story to life with licence-free photography ready for download using the link provided. 24 30 ESCAPE PLAY We’ve got moving footage that Feel your shoulders sink Theme parks, shopping you can use to enhance your away in the hinterland. and coastal luxe. own storytelling. Check out the website provided for further information. 40 46 CULTURE WHAT’S ON Uncover a place carving Open your hearts with it’s own cultural wave. events that move you. ISSUE 1 | 3 LOOKING FOR MORE CONTENT? CONTENT ON DEMAND FOLLOW Go straight to the source with access to some Join the millions of others worldwide getting of the best content from those in the know. daily inspiration (with a healthy side of holiday Register online for around-the-clock access envy) served straight to their device. to 3000+ images; video ready for your use and information on the best of the Gold Coast. @DestinationGoldCoast DestinationGoldCoast.com/Media @DestinationGoldCoast @destgc GOLD COAST SHOWREEL Gold Coast Tourism Corporation A new destination showreel covering the best of the Gold Coast experience is readily available for media use. DestinationGoldCoast.com/Vision SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW GET IN TOUCH Interested in interviewing any one of the We’re on hand to help you tell the most brilliant local storytellers listed in this guide? compelling Gold Coast story for your We’re here to help. Simply email audience. For destination information, [email protected] or phone tailored story ideas and of course local +61 7 5584 6230. While we’ll try to get contacts, please get in touch. you an interview at a time that suits you, scheduling is dependent on the storyteller’s [email protected] availability. +61 7 5584 6230 DestinationGoldCoast.com/Media 9:30am MAIN BEACH 4 | | ISSUE ISSUE 1 1 ISSUE 1 | 5 A BRIEF HISTORY QUICK FACTS For 23,000 years before European settlement, the Gold Coast was home to traditional owners and custodians, the Yugembeh people. The first Europeans visited the area to source timber. By the end of the 19th Century, locals from Brisbane traveled by boat to the Gold Coast to spend some time seaside. In 1885, the State Governor built a seaside home in Southport, catapulting the region into a fashionable resort location for the wealthy and influential. By 1889, the train line was extended from Brisbane and in 1925 a new coastal road linking Brisbane to the beach was completed. The seaside towns that dotted the coast became an ‘R&R’ haven for the thousands of Australian and Allied Armed Forces during World War II who introduced milk bars and jazz music to local culture. In 1933, the township around a prominent hotel was named ‘Surfers Paradise’. It became the place to buy and sell land in the The first high-rise was built in Surfers post-war real estate boom. Paradise in 1959. In less than a century, the In 1949, the towns from Southport to Gold Coast evolved from a series of seaside Coolangatta joined to become the Town villages to one of the most famous holiday of the Gold Coast. While the name was destinations in the world. used to describe a real estate boom, it also In 2005, the Gold Coast was recognised as represented the golden sand, sunshine and an important part of Australian history and healthy living. With peace came prosperity cultural heritage, and was awarded icon and significant developments were built to status by the National Trust. secure the Gold Coast’s place as a major holiday destination, known for relaxation, fun DestinationGoldCoast.com/About and glamour. GoldCoast.qld.gov.au/TheGoldCoast 6 | ISSUE 1 ISSUE 1 | 7 Brisbane Airpo rt Yatala (30mins) POWERFUL CONTRASTS DARWIN Jacobs Few places in the world serve up cruisy coastal Ormeau Well digs alongside hidden hinterland gems and swanky BRISBANE city establishments. On the Gold Coast, each Pimpama GOLD COAST South CANBERRA neighbourhood knocks up a flavour entirely its own. PERTH Stradbroke ADELAIDE SYDNEY Island MELBOURNE THE SOUTH HOBART PACIFIC HIGHWAY Coomera Sanctuary Cove Revel in the relaxing vibes akin to the retro beach culture of days gone by, sip a pale ale with surfing Paradise Point legends, make friends with laid-back locals at Oxenford Runaway Bay beachside burger bars (where going barefoot is encouraged), and meander along the crystalline Helensvale Southport Broadwater shoreline that stretches from Palm Beach (‘Palmie’) Gold Coast Seaway down to Coolangatta (‘Cooly’). Mt Tamborine Arundel Labrador The Spit Southport CENTRAL Main Beach For cosmopolitan coolness cruise north along the Nerang Forest Reserve sand from Burleigh to Main Beach to discover an Nerang Ashmore Surfers Paradise urban hood turning on more swag than meets the Carrara eye. Expect night bites, hatted restaurants, hidden and not-so-secret bars, shopping destinations and PACIFIC HIGHWAY Merrimac Broadbeach perfect beaches. GOLD COAST Mermaid Beach HIGHWAY NORTH Miami Robina Jam-packed with joie de vivre, the north is known QUEENSLAND Burleigh Heads for charming all in a matter of moments. Feast in Reedy sophisticated settings by yacht-filled marinas, settle Creek Palm Beach in for a bit of deck-side wining and dining on the Currumbin Broadwater, or dial up the pace and let the nostalgia Numinbah Forest Reserve kick-in at theme parks that rise from the sand. Tugun Coolangatta Gold Coast Airport HINTERLAND Wunburra Lookout Currumbin Kirra Tweed Heads Valley Just a stone’s throw away, the Springbrook and Springbrook Lamington National Parks tucked away in the Natural Bridge Springbrook National Park Fingal Head hinterland seem to be from a different world. Lamington Breathe in the infinite views that stretch across Currumbin Rock Pools National Park Best of All Lookout an ancient realm, wander World-Heritage listed Mt Cougal rainforests, cool off beneath a magnificent waterfall 1 Kingscliff and extend your stay with a soul-soothing sleepover. NEW SOUTH WALES DestinationGoldCoast.com/About Byron Bay 8 | ISSUE 1 ISSUE 1 | 9 EVERY TIME YOU SURF, IT’S DIFFERENT. THE THRILL OF CATCHING A WAVE NEVER GETS OLD Coast locals using body boards and wooden SURF STALWART OF THE SEA surf boards at Greenmount Beach and Main A LIFESTYLE LIGHTLY SALTED DENIS LOWE Beach as early as 1912. The 1970s saw the With our pumping breaks and ‘surf above all Nearly every morning for 56 years, Denis development of a strong surfing industry on else’ mantra, a few surfing world champs that Lowe has paddled out into the surf with his the Gold Coast, and by 1977, the city was we call mates and a culture that hangs its longboard. And at 71, he has no intention ready to take centre stage when it hosted hat, and its heart, on boards, bikinis and of stopping any time soon. “Surfing is like a the Stubbies Surf Classic at Burleigh Heads. beach bags, it’s safe to say we know a thing bug,” he explains. “Once you start, it’s hard to This was the first event of the modern world or two about getting salty ‘round here. imagine not doing it. Every time you surf it’s surfing tour which was fittingly won by local Our beaches are as iconic as those who different. The thrill of catching a wave never surfing legend Michael Peterson. patrol them and our kids grow up learning to gets old.” Since then the Gold Coast has been a swim before they can walk. We surf check on For Denis, surfing – and particularly breeding ground for famous waveriders, the daily, talk about waves with anyone and longboarding – is about inclusivity. “Surfing such as World Surf League champions Mick business deals are often done in boardrooms is a great way to meet the locals. If you’re Fanning and Joel Parkinson, both raised that have sets rather than tables. interested in surfing, it’s a good idea to have on the Gold Coast. Each year, surfers from We’re active and healthy, riding cruisers, a couple of lessons then join a local club.” around the globe visit the Gold Coast to surf getting gnarly on skateboards or running to Denis is a proud member of the Burleigh the numerous world-class point and beach keep ourselves fit. Our weekends are spent Longboarders (@burleigh_longboard_club). breaks. beachside sipping coffee, and we might even “Burleigh, Kirra Beach, Rainbow Bay and In 2016, the 16-kilometre stretch of the Gold get frothy with a beer or two. We live by the Narrowneck in Main Beach are all great Coast from Burleigh Heads to Snapper Rocks beach, and are fuelled by its energy; it’s our for longboarding,” recommends Denis. was declared a World Surfing Reserve tonic, a ritual and our muse. “Shortboarders like Snapper Rocks, and (@gcwsr), joining an elite list of seven other Greenmount Beach is great to watch.” places worldwide, including California’s Surf culture is integral to the Gold Coast.
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